Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]      
Maximum maturity of investments considered to be cash equivalents 3 months    
Trade Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]      
Period past due for which a finance charge may be applied 30 days    
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]      
Useful lives of intangibles, minimum (in years) 2    
Useful lives of intangibles, maximum (in years) 20    
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]      
Number of pre-need sales of memorials 328,870    
Number of pre-need sales of vases 234,115    
Research and Development Expenses [Abstract]      
Research and development costs $ 2,220 $ 1,705 $ 1,910
Buildings [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Estimated useful lives of assets, minimum (in years) 10    
Estimated useful lives of assets, maximum (in years) 45    
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Estimated useful lives of assets, minimum (in years) 3    
Estimated useful lives of assets, maximum (in years) 12